Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The pest of society are the egotist, they are dull and bright, sacred and profane, course and fine. It is a disease that like the flu falls on all constitutions.

The pest of society are the egotist, they are dull and brigh

Summary

This quote suggests that egotists, individuals who are excessively self-centered and self-absorbed, are a menace to society. It acknowledges the paradoxical nature of egotists, as they possess both positive and negative qualities, being both dull and bright, sacred and profane, course and fine. Furthermore, the quote compares egotism to a contagious disease like the flu, implying that it affects people from all walks of life. Overall, the quote portrays egotism as a negative and pervasive force that poses a threat to the harmony and well-being of society.

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